How To Fix /SCWM/SERIAL096 - Some of the serial numbers are invalid

/SCWM/SERIAL096 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SERIAL -

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Some of the serial numbers are invalid

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/SCWM/SERIAL096 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/SERIAL096 indicates that some of the serial numbers being processed are invalid. This error typically occurs in the context of handling serial numbers in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module of SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Serial Numbers: The serial numbers being entered may not exist in the system or may not be valid for the specific material or batch.
  Incorrect Format: The serial numbers may not conform to the expected format defined in the system.
  Status Issues: The serial numbers may be in a status that does not allow them to be processed (e.g., blocked, expired).
  Missing Master Data: The material master or serial number master data may not be properly set up or may be missing.
  Incorrect Assignment: The serial numbers may not be assigned to the correct material or batch.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Serial Numbers: Check the serial numbers being entered to ensure they are correct and exist in the system. You can do